Located in Emmett, Idaho, this five-dome facility was the first Monolithic Dome school built.
Emmett’s 900 students use two 180-foot diameter domes that house classrooms and a gymnasium. The three smaller domes function as woodworking, metal and auto shops.
Three floors of classrooms surround a five-story tall atrium. A 25’ diameter artificial skylight creates a daylight atmosphere during all weather conditions.
They provide easy access to classrooms and offices.
In 1988, the first class of Emmett High seniors held their graduation ceremony in a Monolithic Dome. Their diplomas are imprinted with the likeness of a dome.
This double-wide gym can seat 3,000 for graduation ceremonies. It also has a weight room, wrestling room, locker rooms, offices, concessions and a 350 seat theater.
In 1997, Superintendent Ron Noble reported that the Monolithic Domes save at least 66 percent in energy costs, over the district’s other conventional schools.
School officials chose Monolithic Domes because they offered a reasonably priced, authentically unique alternative to so-called stick-frame buildings.











